A sales director's frustration reveals why being indispensable in your current role can actually prevent career advancement in hospitality.
The article argues hotels need dedicated CRMs for prospecting since traditional sales systems only manage booked business, citing one property's $1.2M in direct group revenue from nurturing campaigns.
Simonstone Hall in Yorkshire saw 142% demand spike after hosting A-list cast, with owner Jake Dinsdale sharing insights on leveraging celebrity stays.
Bradley Spillman discusses how Whittlebury Park uses data and digital tools to market three distinct business lines while expanding into new segments like families.
The 150-key hotel near Madurai International Airport will serve the city's 27 million annual visitors when it opens in early 2029.
The 90-second film features Emirati poet Shamma Al Bastaki and director Emmanuel Adjei, using light as a metaphor across Jumeirah's global portfolio.
Comprehensive guide covering 12 key areas beyond royalty rates that hotel owners must negotiate, including PIPs, technology mandates, and termination clauses that often cost more than fee concessions.
Lodging Interactive's annual contest raised $1,500 for The Healing Place of New Hanover County through hotel social media engagement.
The Masiuradze sisters explain their philosophy of slow, nature-first expansion at their Georgian resort, prioritizing authenticity over amenities to build year-round appeal.
The author argues that AI now mediates between hotels and guests through search engines and booking platforms, making how AI understands hotels more critical than traditional competition.
The Statista-Booking.com survey of 285 Indian hoteliers shows 75% expect positive growth in next six months, with 70% reporting higher occupancy rates despite tighter funding access.
Based on 370 million verified reviews, Italy leads with 214,666 award recipients while camping sites and villas showed the highest 15% year-over-year growth.
U.S. News ranked over 31,000 hotels across 400+ destinations, with Four Seasons dominating multiple regional categories for the second consecutive year.
The 60-page publication emphasizes emotional branding and storytelling over AI-driven efficiency as the new competitive advantage for hotels.
Analysis argues hoteliers should use social media for inspiration but focus budget on direct booking channels where high-intent travelers convert.
Tambourine won six Travel Weekly Magellan Awards for hotel websites and destination campaigns including projects for Marina del Rey, The Bahamas, and multiple hotel properties.
The article argues luxury hotels must build "Owned Demand Infrastructure" to reduce intermediary dependence and restore growth compounding.
The report analyzed 130 million bookings showing 65% of markets saw peak months shrink as travelers spread demand more evenly year-round.
Hilton research shows 29% of travelers now book skip-generation trips, requiring hotels to adapt room designs, staff training, and marketing strategies.
The invitation-only symposium on February 19, 2026 will focus on AI integration in luxury hospitality marketing and revenue optimization strategies.